Thursday, February 23, 2012

Post debate mortem

And I do mean post mortem. Even only having sort of half watched half of the debate, one can't come to any conclusion other than the Republican party is dead. Didn't think I'd live to see the day that I agree with Roger Simon at Politico, but really, the thought that one of these cretins could become President is thoroughly chilling. And he gets this part right too:

The upside of having debate after debate was clear: They would introduce the Republican candidates to the voting public.

But the downside of having debate after debate has now revealed itself: They have introduced the Republican candidates to the voting public.

And I didn't think of it at the time, but he's right about this as well. When it came to the vacuous, describe yourself in one word question....

For the mockery, go read Charlie. Have to agree that the candidates really outdid themselves in proving they were total, unlikable dicks. And for more just go to Balloon Juice and keep scrolling from the top.

I'm not so sure these demented nitwits are the majority. I suspect that a huge number of Republicans just vote reflexively - as though a vote for any other party is inconceivable. Some will vote both ways on important issues simply to avoid having to consider a departure from the Party of God.